Photocopier
Make your blocks look like photocopies.
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Photocopier shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Photocopier stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block style | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| filter | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| photocopy | #1 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Photocopier
From the official readme · v1.3Description
This plugin adds a block style called “Photocopy” to the Image, Gallery, and Media & Text blocks. When applied, it roughly emulates the look of a high-contrast photocopy.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress
- Select an Image, Gallery, or Media & Text block.
- Using either the block switcher or the block settings, choose the \”Photocopy\” block style.
Frequently asked questions
How does this work?
The block style applies a handful of CSS filters to your images or text. It looks kind of like a photocopy.
Why are the text styles labeled experimental?
These filters are a little unpredictable — different browsers render them in different ways. But hey, photocopiers are a little unpredictable too! It’s more lifelike this way.
Are there any known issues?
The effect doesn’t play great with Image block captions at the moment. The overlay pattern sometimes shows up behind the caption. The warped styles cut off the resize drag handles.
Can I contribute to this plugin?
Of course! It’s open source. Visit the GitHub repository to browse the code or submit ideas.
Changelog
1.3
- Adds warped text effects for paragraph and header blocks.
1.2
- Adds an experimental “Warped” block style.
- Improved rendering of the pattern on different screen resolutions.
1.1
- Improved Pattern
- Fix the way the pattern maps to the image.
1.0
- Initial Release
Screenshots
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Best Photocopier alternatives
All block style plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abs – Additional block styles
Provides new additional creative block styles for WordPress native blocks.
|
400+ |
FAQ
Photocopier: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Photocopier free?
Yes. Photocopier is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Photocopier safe to use in 2026?
Photocopier shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Photocopier?
Photocopier is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,319 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does Photocopier work with WordPress 7.1?
Photocopier is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Photocopier need?
Photocopier requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Photocopier last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 9, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Photocopier?
Photocopier is developed and maintained by Kjell Reigstad.
What are the best alternatives to Photocopier?
The most popular alternatives to Photocopier are Abs (400+ installs).
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